BetsyNZ:Just for a few seconds the kittens all sat still and looked up at my hand

RobOnMV:Moosh is an English bull dog, and this was taken a few months ago when he was about three months old. Lots of love for this guy - loves the camera!

krisa223:

Ashley Weisman:Snuggle Buddies

Charlene Sherman:He's a love bug and very comical! :)

usrsman:

Felicia Allen:Cholita and Zoey. Litter mates, BFFs, Compadres.

kjshampine:Ruby & Bentley

Ohaikiwi:

HuffPost Blogger Mia Aquino:Wally is a Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo.

jchris7504:used to be my neighbor

KennyEee:

kaligirlvalleygirl:Molly likes to smile for her Daddy :)

-Rebecca Searles, HuffPost

kaligirlvalleygirl:Jackie is a Daddy's Boy.

Rylee, the sheepdog
-Rebecca Searles, HuffPost

While not technically my dog (she belongs to my aunt and uncle), I have known Billie for many years. Intelligent yet strong-willed, Billie is very fond of her twice-daily dog-bone chewing sessions and presenting worthy visitors with her fake stuffed trout and other fish. Some say her tendency to ignore certain individuals and move about as she pleases makes her very cat-like, but her eager greetings for friends and longing stares when the smell of meat is in the air makes her 100% dog.
-James Gerken, HuffPost

calicoservices:

magnoliadrive:World famous for cleverly putting 3 balls in his mouth (by himself) and for also being the worlds BEST frisbee catcher! We LOVE him.

spforc:Bo Key Of Lake Mary Florida

Keel Wilcox:Ryleigh joined our family when she was around 6 months old. She was found as a puppy in upstate NY wandering near the highway. She had a rough, abusive life as a pup, but now loves to be cuddled, wear cute sweaters around Christmas time and play with all her toys!

-Rebecca Searles, HuffPost

rmurrayatlanta:Lady GaGa is her name, Chritmas is her game.

Jed Tenney:Super Dawg!

karrn64:My beautiful girl...may she rest in peace.

magnoliadrive:A little girl who was rescued from an animal kill (un)shelter. She is the happiest little doggie to be around and loves life!

usehernametoo:I'm not sharing!

Blaablaablaa:Someone left this little bundle of love in a cardboard box at a bus shelter!

Meg Joseph:These are our "boyz", Dylan the Shih Tzu and Cubby, the Havanese. They love playing in the park, chasing stuffed animals around the house and snoozing together in the afternoon. They are best buddies and we think they are pretty cute.

gillh52:

molly1231:"Whattaya mean I can't pull Santa's sleigh?"

Saint8312003:Sleepy time- cozy in my kennel!

dianelkd:Tiki in her Thundercoat during Hurricane Sandy

Saint8312003:Bone wasted!

cgeer54:Who couldn't love me? I am a good boy and I love the USA.

OhDark30:Max is a two year old Mastador. We rescued he and his 4 siblings when they were puppies. We couldn't resist keeping him. He's just a big cuddly baby.

fields1313:I Love the snow!

medico1926:He doesn't like to have his sleep interrupted!

kjshampine:Ruby and Beantley 2

Austin Kurtz:Rescue Dog "Polo" Best Ever

Kristen Stoup-Commeans:...she smiles at everyone she meets!

lamby:I just had a bath and may go to bed soon

kjshampine:Bentley Halloween 2012

Jane Burkholder Rome:Dressed up and nowhere to go

Daniel Gonzales:This is Porkchop, our 5 year old tea cup Chihuahua with his friend.

Ashley Heller:Our 11 month old boxer mix pup enjoys sleeping in our bed when were are not looking. Still not sure how he manages to wiggle under the blankets! but hey he looks mighty comfy.

krisa223:

dijoegr:Where is Mambo?

dianasilk:Mirror Mirror on the wall...

glitterari:This is Griffon, who was 17.5 years when we put him to sleep last year. He was a dachshund/scottie mix and was the best little traveler ever. RIP, our good boy!

glitterari:
My totally crazy, funny, and best guard dog ever, Blue, the Australian Cattle Dog, whom i rescued 5 years ago when he was just 2.

blondiespice:

glitterari:We rescued this little street dog after he'd been hit by a car. He was just skin and bone but now look at him! Living the good life in Costa Rica!

JEM DC:

ShermCraig:

Roxys Pappa:Roxy must have envisioned herself to be a beautiful frilly princess for Halloween. But this was the only costume left available in the store when we went shopping the day before Halloween.

EdMay:Emma waits for her date to call

wamartin729:Christmas 2012. I have to describe how cute she is? It just shows naturally.

Angela Beck Surber:My leopard gecko Loki:)

mauishamrock:When Pigs Fly

dianasilk:Mirror Mirror on the wall...

tenniskats:Her cuteness is a gift.

topflo23:This is our beautiful rescued cat. She came to our door sick and so thin that she was just empty matted fur. She would bite, scratch and did not like touching. Now she loves to be brushed, climbs onto your lap for love but it is still on her terms.

OhDark30:Max is a 2 yr old rescued Mastador (Mastiff and Labrador) We found he and his 4 siblings under a vacant house two years ago. The other four have great homes and Max is our baby. He is awesome!

roxie2251944:Here is my boy Ricky with his stuffed animal Lucy, I thought it was cute

Maura Albert:Am I beautiful or what?

josefinamk:Josefina Lara`s Pet, from Hayward Ca

Dairose:Coco loves her blanket.

ohioaussie:It is paw licking good. Yummmmm

bjorntzenh:This is SMOKEY. She was 13 years old when I had to put her to sleep July 2012 for Cancer. I miss her so much. I hope she's enjoying her favorite chewing bone in Heaven.

KayMayvz:This man was about to throw me into a river when these people took me in! Love my new loving family!

W Scott C:After scrapping with a raccoon, Bergie now has a tattoo of a raccoon's paw

panique:Jag the snow cat!

Sweetbee28:

eaelrick:Molly is the perfect beagle with an adorable face and personality to match!!

FlyFishingChef:Kodiak chilling out in a field of Montana wild flowers.

Mona Meyer:An amazing little girl!

producersman:Miss Prissy Meow Meows posing for the camera

Nate Oleson:My little boy Gonzo :)

Skycake:

AllisonUrsulaSmith:Hugo and Alan are in love.

Pilar Chapa:Of course I voted for Barack Obama!

Tracey Koplin Tramble:

tucch:He misses the super-size meals...

Ann Russell 77:My poster child for Animal Samaritans.

Lissa Deminie:Considered "unadoptable" at the local Animal Rescue League, Frank and Sammy were both adopted for $1 each and immediately fell in love.

Laurie Lew:Sonny misses his Bruins!

Marty Fitzhugh:This is my Chihuahua, Tater Bug. He is my world!

Marty Townsend:When my Dad was in and out of the hospital, he has since passed, Rocco would sit for hours waiting for him to come home.

leslieno:

musicmasterno1:"Chunk" is a rescued Lab/Pit mix and an absolute sweetheart!

Mona Meyer:An amazing little girl!

Isabel Khan:Bear after her bath

Susan Sabo:

Adrian J Anchondo:Lilo was found under a porch 10 years ago and has given us so much love ever since. Everyone that meets her says she is the sweetest cat the have ever seen. As soon as she sees someone, she rolls on the floor and exposes her big belly. I heard somewhere that means that she trusts you.

snootfull:The only thing that would make Barkley look *more* thoughtful is a pair of horn-rimmed glasses.

AmyKay315:Brooklyn loves coming to office with his mommy.

blyabr:watch out. she'll kiss you to death

Deanne609:We were blessed to be able to rescue him many years ago.

Blanka Misconi Lee:Great friends, make my life happy !

HPTRAINER:

klammygirl:Our girl, Maggie, enjoying Fall leaves.

spball747:All American girls!

lucylou179:

scrabbled777:Mufasa Lee Williams walks in his Daddy's shoes!

dblanke354:Thank for taking me to the groomer daddy.

Arina Mdv:My cat Cleo is not amused by my shenanigans :)

questforbalance:Rescued and loving it!

JacquelineAnne:Best friends! Colby, the yellow lab and Stella, the yorkie.

LifeisGOOD007:

redrobin1:Buddy loves people and any kind of water. We adopted him one month ago.

Bee Wax:my cat mia. i adopted her and her sister paula from corfu, greece. don't want to think what could have happened to them if they stayed there ...

Samantha Whitcraft:Lucky loves Christmas!

HuffPost Blogger Jessica Samakow:Simon is a 16-year-old puppy who loves tennis balls, watermelon and watching Law and Order.

nani349:Ronnie 10 weeks old

Kimberlie Reszetucha:Happy Holidays!

David Christensen:He loves being the center of attention.

Grishanya:Nessa loves purses

sassaysicilian:

jengeman:We leave the undecorated tree up all year and he sleeps in it!

James N Rhodes:I wrapped Pinenut, our purebred chihuahua, in two towels after giving him a bath. While drying him off he poked his head out and my wife snapped this pic of him with her iPhone. :)

David Christensen:Don't be fooled by the cuteness. She's a terror when she gets excited.

Todd Parr:Tater Tot, once of Berkeley Animal Shelters finest.

Bubba10:

Todd Parr:Two of Berkeley Animal Shelter's finest.

pingme1x:

robertkamer:

pingme1x:

bow2carmine:she thinks she's people

fairietales:Ana, the Siberian Husky, with Frederico, foster kitten. Ana would have other ideas, but she knew the rules.

Nicole Pittman Ritter:

pingme1x:

Can Do:Three month old pups learning about life.

kfawver922:sleepin' kitty

bagadoughnuts3:First bath!!

humaneisfact:aww,look how cute I am

Tiffany Russell:Why work on your laptop when you can pet your lap-top puppy?

Robin Reger Rodgers:Jill just loves sitting pretty for everyone. She does it at a drop of a hat. She doesn't even need a treat to do it.

epopaduke:Best buds at 4 months

conveymeaning:my pit bull mix puppy Payton

aproff:My daughter recently adopted (saved) Taylor, a beautiful Himalayan who had been seriously neglected. Taylor is so loved by her new family.

Stephanie Barr:Will the Real Slim Shady please stand up?!

ridagrey53: I'm as mean as I am cute !!

Erikhuffpost:My Wolfie Cassie sound asleep on the couch

cruzr4:Roxy loves her new bed!

muadibe:She's always on the lookout.

suzealand:More fun than a barrel of monkeys

Harmony462:Just a little holiday cheer...

OCalcutta:Phoebe.

JohnnyNoir:

Jon Cronin:Oh Hai!

rikitan89:Pandora was an Australian Shepard who always made me smile. She loved walks and playing with plastic bottles. I miss my boo-boo everyday

debbiemcw:

suefred:Look! I can cross my paws!

paulines:My Australian Keplie

Chloe Dykstra:Daughter Chloe rescued him from downtown L.A, made us name him after a Dr. Who character.

litbritrac:

WendyWorriesBoutU:Our puppy Leo at the Oregon coast resting up for another round of fetch at the beach.

Linda Parr:Bag Boy

nisasuncle:The pet shop was all out of cat jackets.

jimmiejr04:Fisher, the best dog ever! We were blessed to have him for 12 years and 6 months to the day. Sadly we lost our sweet boy on October 8, 2012 to cancer. Rest in peace Fishie.

novelbud:For thirteen Christmas seasons, Roxanne made my home more joyous. I miss you big girl.

litbritrac:

jimmiejr04:Abby our Mastiff Boxer mix, when we got her almost 3 years ago she was only 6 weeks old & weighed 5 pounds. She seems to think she is still that tiny lap dog, we love our Abby girl.

malekogirl:

TARDIS75:You never know what happens when you introduce a young dog and a young donkey together!

Linda Parr:Cooling off on a summer day.

Proud2BIndy:I licks you cuz I likes you brudder.

HellBank:Dixie makes Gabriella Welcome to the Cage

KimberlyJoanne:Inspired by a funny cat photo I saw on the internet :)

busyliving:Our two year old Kloe is a rescue that now has a better life. Is she the cutest...you decide.

mrsmic:This squirrel has hanging around outside my window for a while now. Pretty chubby....my be with child or has stuffed it's self with pecans from my tree. Anyway....we have become friends and I look forward to our little visits.

mauimami:Our new puppy up from his first nap.

GiGi Gueorguieva:November in New York is cold and this munchkin likes to warm up under the blanket!

journee50:I'm hoping she'll grow into her ears!

My cat loves to play when we play videogames...

Doggylover Lotus:"Faster Faster"
Fun with Pup and Jane

speakoslow:My Shih-Tzus, Jazzy and Cola!

third culture kid:Henry did NOT like his new polo shirt.

ETTYM:

raeesam:This is will be a purrr-fect shot for my modeling portfolio!

liberalartz:

TheBlargg:Our cat family grew to three in 2012 with the addition of Kitten Mercury SmudgeChest.

cfahooligan:Miss Chicken Von Waffles and Miss Pork-Chops Applesauce.

ETTYM:

Kelley Lambert:

Nicko:

cfahooligan:

cfahooligan:

ETTYM:

robertkamer:

Norm Edelmann:Just hanging out being cool

Bendana:"Snooper" and his favorite toy.

janinei:My best buddy, Niko, hanging in the sun

revgreg:

Michael Scally:

ChiefLaughsAtSheep:

Jessee Egan:This is my German Shorthaired Pointer Max. He loves to cuddle, jump, run and follow everyone around the house. He also enjoys drooling, eating cheese, smearing his nose all over the windows, brawling it out with birds and jumping on the couch.

dndelyne:I rescued Baby (left) from a high-traffic area, when he was 6wks old and no mommy or siblings in sight. Now at 5+ months his big brother Milo (the Beast) loves him as much as I do.

Tabitha25:What are getting into today?

allen92909:Our crazy/cute kitty.

HarleyDeby:She takes the lady a dollar and then gets her own cup of vanilla ice cream..

kellkell0:Why is he adorable? You see him, right?

jd51p:daily prayer

LizKentucky:Max on the left seems to be laughing at his older brother Jack!! The look on Jack's faces says -- "I am NOT impressed with the new Chiweenie in the house."

nickatnight8:Nick's little brother, Fletcher, loves to cuddle.

brandex2001:

Kam Hughes:Albert loves being outdoors so he can soak up the sun.

nihusa919:Pouty Face

rockymtnleather:Dad SAYS I'll grow into these ears!

jenclco:She matches the rug!

Erikhuffpost:Hey!, that's my chair!!

Gerald Gammone:My 3 Year old Pembroke Welsh Corgi Henson,just checking out the garden from a great vantage point.

Stephanie Wagner:

Linda Crump Bassett:Rescue dogs Morley and Huey

jchris7504:He is a true thug

ss95chevy:Our "Baby"

Zero08R1:Pure bred Pitbull on my big bed!!

Linda Crump Bassett:Our rescue dog Huey 5 months old

Vera L Stouten:Why yes I am the the Pug King.

Charlie Patterson:

Species5618:This is Rocco. The little kids next door call him RoccoBama

bwb122982:Everybody likes a little heat ;)

Charlie Patterson:

dogluvver:In my divatude!

wernerkm:"I swear I didnt do it look" Nov. 2012

FOXYROSE:Who wouldn't love a face like this?

edbjustin:Laying on the table.

Tanya Noell:The girls laying on their toys on the couch!

dbldogdare:Bella, Pussy Willow,and Toby.

AlsoSarah:

liquidmind:meet Ziggy :)

Lizbeth8u2:

CRay02:

schme909:

JR McCleney:

schme909:Just hanging out in the jeep

dbgoeb:He's melted our hearts since day one....

sydthekid:When we adopted her 13 years ago she was skin and bones. She was the happiest most loving animal and our best friend. This is going to be our first Christmas without her. We lost her in March 2012 to cancer. We miss her so very much but know we will see her again.

piscatawayan:

aucricketfan:

piscatawayan:

KelKarman:Rocco loves to catch some sun rays

piscatawayan:

bbrecht:Trudy at 9 weeks.

peachydeva:I love my Dad

schme909:These are my Thoroughbreds Johnny and Z. Johnny is the chestnut and Z is the dark bay

MsCpride:Rahj, is a Turkish Kangal and Boerboel mix. He weighs in at 159lbs but he thinks he only weighs 20! Hover any treat above him and you will always get his charming smile!

Tree Menke:She's bored :)

Nicole Hyland:Emma and Knightley knocked a shoe box off a shelf and climbed into it. This is how I found them when I went to get something from my closet.

sydthekid:Before our dog Honey passed she found us someone to help us get through the hard times ahead. She found LuLu and what a blessing she has been! When we look at her we know that Honey was thinking about us as much as we were thinking about her during her battle with cancer. We love and miss Honey and are so grateful and love our LuLu.

karmin rdz:Santa's reindeer will never see me coming in this outfit

indc:

Charlie Weisman:Go ahead. Try to resist that gorgeous physique.

OptimusPrime:"Rosie" from New York City is Yoda for Halloween.

lynnmill:Martiny!

allwell:Sammy was diagnosed with bone cancer and this photo was taken on the day he left this earth, I know we will meet again.

BettyLoo:Kibby and Betty Bunz in a once-in-a-lifetime snuggly pose!

tsobusiak:This snozzy pooch is 14yr Australian Cattle Dog Mix.

cjsails:Love at first sight!

Keith Schwab:It's a hard life.

Swan Rescue:Napoleon was rescued from a Rancho Mirage, CA lake community. He is full of personality, and like traditional pets, provides many heart warming moments.

Wowie Zowie:Ready to fetch!

Richard G Morrison:She's always so available!

Keith Schwab:We rescued this guy about a year ago...so much fun!

MILLBROOK:Boarding Santa's Sleigh....

Over40:Saki and Nishi outside their home in Brookings, Oregon.

July August:

sunflowerholly4:Bath time sure is fun!

July August:

justmy2cintz:Bubba the French Bulldog keeps a very close eye on the neighbors.

Yreason:Blending right in.

mardigras12dog:My new home.

Bee Wax:that's paula, adopted from greece. she's would have preferred to take part in the "cutest riot cat" contest, but since there is none ... we faked this photo. rrrrr ...

rickiowoods:Seattle, Washington

HonDoll:Gracie is a rescue cat. She had been in a foster home for months because she was afraid of other animals and children so she needed a special home. Over the past nine months she has become more adventurous and trusting. She is my sunshine.

macy2:Life's Good!!!

rotideqmr:No hats, no coats, no idiotic, over-the-top accoutrements. Just me -- being a cat.

texicat:Homey walked up on my deck one evening while I was entertaining. He never left. Tried to find him a good home and my sister said...he's already home. Hence the name Homey. He loves to dress up but as far a finding someplace else for him to live he says "Homey Don't Play That".

Scott Funk:Did u juss say gofur a wide?

pineappaloupe:such a mean pitbull

Dairose:It's photo time but as hubby clicked I came in eating a cookie so all eyes turned to me instead of him.

teva:Lying on top of the pillow that is supposed to stop her from lying on this chair altogether. As if!

Jenny Swofford:Zeke Rescued me 13 years ago!

DressageGoddess:My Sweet Near-Sighted Boy!

laduca67:they'd like to know what kind of treat they're getting!

kjshampine:

kjshampine:

rrm0522:my heart

AngieCat:Angie is "not impressed" with the santa get up because she's a girl and Santa is a man!

kjshampine:

Mavrick813:One Sweepy Weasel

iamcaraa:

Tony Funk:Itz not bed time alweddy iz it?

ChicagoTexan:

iamcaraa:

Steve Berry:

Tony Funk:Ho ho ho!

iamcaraa:

Tony Funk:Ho ho ho!

cls13:"Is that your tail or mine?"

Anita Weaslemom:The picture says it all.... xoxo

Tony Funk:

Filmlover23:What balance!

Tony Funk:

Tony Funk:

Anita Weaslemom:Our squeezably soft loafa white bread!

Tony Funk:

Tony Funk:

Adam Shrager:This dog is preparing for a great Haunted House before Halloween

Tony Funk:

Trent Jackson:Bluenose American Bully Pup Pluna she's the cutest, make her famous!

TallTreesDeepRoots:This is Julius.. hiding from the vacuum cleaner.

lilrockdiva:I that a cookie in your pocket, or are you just...

lisag1166:I was very tired

Jennifer DiGiovanni:

Cait Gordon:

jnettigert:Ok, I DID NOT agree to this when I said I would come and live with you!

Trent Jackson:Day at the river with Kali and Mowgli, she loves to swim.

Tara Mackenzie:Happy Birthday Baby!

bburger19:This is sooo much better than my crate

LeftoftheLeft:This is the little girl we rescued this past summer. Unfortunately, we had to find her a different home - but we get to visit her and she is happy there and spoiled rotten. (We sent the cat tree with her 'cause she loved it so.)

bburger19:Best buddies

lisag1166:Mom, I think I ate too much

Chacha50:I'm kinda busy right now, call me later

HouseofMayhem:Neo's auditioning for a Humane Society commercial with her best "In the arms of the angels" look

lilrockdiva:Wake up in the morning feeling like big Fibby,
Hey, what up girl?

gmarkway13:Larry the Bichon Frise snuck onto the guest bed and climbed on top of the pillows.

Geraldo Arriaga:Best Wishes this Holiday!

Edvardo:First snow for Ida.

marleymaids:

ClevelandLib:We named Jack after Captain Jack Harkness from Torchwood - a bit naughty, a bit rowdy, a shameless flirt (he loves everyone and everything) and devastatingly handsome. He was a heartworm positive stray we adopted from our county kennel..we'll find out on Dec. 17th if he's finally heartworm free.

marleymaids:

Anjushri:Our beloved Sajan was adopted by us at age 12. He was in a dire situation and was destined to be killed. I'm vegan. I value all other animals because no sentient being is property or a resource :-)

Melgal:Warning! Her cuteness can be too much to handle!

joseignacioas:Speaks for itself

Jean Ann:Bella the truffle pig enjoying the fire

Truth hurts does it not:Friends for life.

Helgardh:My cat omen, at the time she was 1.5 years old.
Allll black cat, born on Halloween :D

ltgange:

Jean Ann:Who, me? Get off the what?

mypointofview58:i'm all about summertime

LSUTigerphan:"Nope.... I'm not a stuffed toy!"

Diana Kretzschmar:

Melissa Hughes:

Diana Kretzschmar:

Diana Kretzschmar:I had to cut some of those snowballs off because they'd gotten so hard, I couldn't just break them by squeezing and the Puppy started to get cold

calley jack:
abigale lily smiling real pretty!!!

Mel Moreno:Vygrs!

Paul Hazzard:Willy enjoying the sun while sitting inside of a shopping bag.

JoeLosFeliz:We gave this puppy to my parents. My mom named him Ringo for reasons that are too complicated to go into. He's so cute, even my dad likes him!

Costello00:Most lovable little guy

DG3:Feline Tech Support

Diane Purcell:A typical ginger tabby, Yellowdawg has quite the attitude...unless she wants to put on her 'babyface" and get some loving.

SamBuk:My sweet boy

Diane Purcell:After a near-fatal Brown Recluse bite, she has proven herself to be the strongest dog with the biggest heart :)

Wile E:Everywhere we go, people are always taking her picture. She loves to ride!

Liza Gray:

Diane Purcell:Taking relaxation to a whole new level!

mutton:Ollie rules the neighborhood!

PDXTransplant:My daughter Monica's two Chihuahuas that are best friends. They are her sweet boys!

mxwing:Our formerly-feral rescue cat has decided it's cool to be a house cat after all.

gabadie007:

Mika S:

gabadie007:

gabadie007:

Sara Thiesson:My Scottish Fold Vega.

cricketdog08:Adopted at one year old, Ceasar is now eleven and still loves everyone.

gabadie007:

Kelly Gartner:My Bichon, Coco, and her lookalike Christmas ornament.

gabadie007:

cricketdog08:Shayde, a senior adoption, and Zuri, adopted after her nine puppies were weaned. Zuri is therapy dog and volunteers at Children's Hospital.

Nomy Spring:Otis has taken 4 cross country trips with me. On this one, we also did a fair amount of camping. Isn't he fabulous?

Carol Guidry:We found Wilbur at 6 mo. wandering a busy street. When it became clear he didn't belong to anybody we hunkered down on the sidewalk with him wondering what we should do. Once Wilbur sat in my boyfriend's lap it was decided, he was coming home with us. That was 13 and 1/2 years ago and he's still with us.

lowercase b:Our loveable American Bulldog will stand in front of us and not move until we play with him!

blackdogadoga:Lily is smiling because she knows she is so cute!

doorandbreath4me:My adorable dog, Courage.

ruby76:At 3 years old, Jack was on death row at the local pound, no idea why. At 7 he is perfectly well-behaved and even lets the cats sleep on top of him.

ruby76:His pregnant mother came to me from a horrible shelter. She and most of her kittens were adopted, but this boy is still here at 4 years old! Sometimes I call him "Jazz Hands".

ruby76:She is not named for the sausage, but for her cinnamon color, but she is definitely a little piggie. Dumped at a rural shelter 11 months old having recently given birth. Puppies weren't with her. She is a pampered couch potato now!

billshaw56:Game Face

jackaroo1990:

jackaroo1990:

jackaroo1990:

Nick Rasmussen:My lil' boy Boris, napping on a sunny afternoon!

urlovelycolors:I'm a sailor. I sail. Ahoy!

jackaroo1990:she is way too happy with herself

smitty1958:looking for a bullride

jkinnaman:rosco p coltrane - exhausted after a long day of yorkshire terrier-ing.

nicolemahlum:

smitty1958:she likes to ride bulls

itsmedia:

LIBERALandProudOfIt:We adopted these two stray cats after feeding them outside for a month. We would watch them and they were closer and more loving to each other than we had ever seen in cats. After awhile we figured out that Little Girl (the tiny gray one) had probably been abused which caused her to be nearly blind and very hard of hearing. She stayed as close to Big Boy as she could and he, in turn, seemed to realize that she needed protection.
We decided to try to let them live in the house. They immediately took over the 'Love Seat'. (Appropriately named) They constantly sleep together and are almost always touching each other or snuggling. They provide my wife & I with many "awww" moments every day. As long as she's got 'her man', she's going to have a safe life, full of love.

Emilie Rausch:Captured a rare moment of sisterly love.

Bethadone:Marty was picked up as a stray in San Bernadino, CA and now lives in Edmonton, Alberta and loves the snow!

Liz Delfing:Cuddling while I work on my computer.

quasimodo2:The sweetest Pomeranian puppy ever - She'd been in a shelter unadopted for 8 months - but after just a short while in our home we have realized that maybe she was just waiting for the time to come to rescue us from the hole that we hadn't known was in our hearts without her - who rescued who, indeed...

Axekick:Rescue dog who loves life and every single minute of every single day. Jack has no enemies, loves everyone, also loves rawhide, toys, other dogs, long walks, sleeping with humans, loves waking each morning, stretching and going for his morning walk!

Darin Chambers:Miss Zoe at 9 years old wearing Reindeer hat, she looks like Max the poor dog that the Grinch made pull all the stolen toys, trees and food.

Debi Winter-Blood:With a face like that, he can get away with anything.

KimKimberlyKim:I adopted Hermione from a local shelter after she was abandoned there with 10 other cats. She loves to sit in laps, and to watch the birds out the window.

u4riah:Gravity works both ways

Laura Prow:Our little lady, Ernie (who weighs about 40 pounds) let us put her in a ten gallon pot. She seemed to pose for the picture doing her silly smile.

TRex86:Bichan pups. Just as cute now at age six.

dlconrad:My Precocious Yorkie Dolly, Striking a pose

CDVazquez:Could you rub my feet?

farmette:We foster dogs for a local animal shelter. Every one of them gets their photo taken in a silly purple chair while they live here. DotCom is awaiting her forever home.

Dian Austin:A rescued happy boy, Riley appears to be some kind of lab/corgi/bassett mix. He's eternally curious and oh so cute when he sleeps with his tongue sticking out.

Callie James:Pulitzer & Hearst, they think they got 'im.

jcos:Our Maltese Tico, loves to go for bike rides in his basket. This was the first time trying it out.

Mehnaaz Momen:Sunbathing

Melikins:

Callie James:This is what happens in the car.

HamzahG:

DragonKwean:In his dreams, Jack cruises the byways and highways on his Harley.

pinkyboo:Scruffy is no longer with us, he brought so much joy to my life. Best dog ever!

CiscoPike:

LarcenEwhipsnade:A die-hard Gator fan

Blake Schernekau:

RUNAKUNA:Européen poils longs

Hellabellasmom:

RUNAKUNA:Affutage des outils

meadowsdp:Scout asleep in his nest of leaves.

Paisano:I sleep 20 hours a day while my family works!

tirodsterlover:

trikkegirl:Our apricot Yorkie-Poo after a hard day playing with his favorite toy.

annamryan:Not actually a pet but here's my service dog in training with a thoroughbred

hagbean:

Nick Skavlem:Snuggly pit bulls are always cute!

OhDark30:Rescued from a State Park before the ranger could shoot he and his litter mates. They were starving and covered with ticks. Meet Larry the hound.

Guinevere:Resting in the middle of a wrestling match.

JMK62:

eclloyd:Osiris (toy poodle), he was the top dog in the house while dad was deployed to Iraq. He commanded with a hairy paw and lots of licks.

John Alexander Parker:Rescue puggle Gretchen of Baltimore/DC is modelling her favourite hoodie.

wackySD:She had to join the creatures who had invaded her favorite high place.

Growup2290:Sweet Mugi was adopted with his sister Eve. I had him less than a year before I lost him to feline leukemia, despite having tested negative when he was rescued. I still miss my sweet Tuxedo boy

susan1230:Morning at the park

philiew:Who cares about Turkey Dinner?

I Remember America:Maggie thought she was having fun!

Andria R Karshner:"This is how it's going to be Big Guy! We run this joint!"

TDArizona97:

Alan Montgomery:Annapolis Harbor

Andria R Karshner:If you just keep an eye on me while I nap here, and I will have your back for the rest of the day.

Andria R Karshner:Did you just say "Bad dog!"? But I thought I did a GOOD job on this hole.

daisychamp:

Alan Montgomery:on the board again !!!!

Andria R Karshner:Okay...treats? Treats! Treats!

gusandleo:My two boys, who came with me from Syracuse NY to London UK. They always curl up together to sleep.

Nita Costello:My Chihuahua, Lacey, rescued me! I adopted her from a rescue group who rescued her from a high-kill shelter. With her under bite, from the right angle, she looks like she is smiling at me! Luv you, my chunky monkey!!

Blatantone:Our new pup home after 5 hour drive to get him.

TJeff97:Jack & I

Nita Costello:My Chihuahua, Bacardi, rescued me! I adopted him from a local rescue group who rescued him from a high-kill shelter. Someone else's loss is my wonderful, amazing gain!!

PersephonesKey:Sammy (black) and Sinatra (tuxedo) having their nap interrupted by Mom

Katie Louise Sandberg:"I don't always pose for photos, but when I do I make them look good." -Waylon

thesilentcrow:This jolly beast brightened our lives after the loss of our Golden Retriever. He's been a friend and constant companion since August 2011. Even though he's now an adult Saint Bernard, he's still full of beans and keeps us laughing :)

StoKro:Sleepy

thesilentcrow:Willy at 9 weeks. He was roughly 25lbs then, now he's huge weighing in at about 180lbs at age 1 and 1/2.

Katie Louise Sandberg:Our little Bocephus, one of the two lovey kitties rescued this year.

Tessa Nielsen:Murphy & E.T. competing for pets.

Germaris:Wonderful Blue Point Siamese, aged three and a half. Brings everyday Peace and Tenderness in our home...

ItsBeenSurreal:I always wanted a grey kitty or a black kitty, now I have both and they love each other as much as I love them. Balam (means "jaguar" in Mayan) likes to oppress his little sister at times, but she's cool with it.

Suzanne Mursett:But I "AM" helping fold the laundry mom!

Suzanne Mursett:I make a cute dash board accessory doncha think??

aaawyeah:i like to take our cute dog Brando into work with me on occasion. this is his little perch where he sits while i work.

Amanda Michelle Young:He loves to chew on soda bottles and happened to find a comfortable seat on my legs...

Denise Authier:They love to pose for the camera!

kate flack:"What do you mean you are leaving? Please stay!!!"

Marti91257:Shiloh at 3years old, learning to be saddled and bridled in the first steps towards learning how to carry a person on his back… he was less than enthusiastic!

Cassandra Schaffa:This is my buddy Zoolander. Sadly he had to be put down this year after battling cancer. I miss him dearly, but having been really, really ridiculously good-looking means I have plenty of photos to keep his memory going strong.

Michael Frederick Spratt:Faithful companion of Tui and protector of the vineyard.

ibwilliamsi:Our Black Lab Mandy thought Oscar was THE best toy we had ever gotten for her.

ibwilliamsi:He is the cutest sleeper EVER.

Deb Nuffer:Sonny Pepper celebrates his 7th birthday with friends!

Denice Brown:Haku is an outstanding buddy. 18lbs of love. It was Love at first site at the Shelter.

pollylpc:Ziggy keeping an eye on the bird feeder!!

JohnTheMac:This is Charlie, wearing his Steampunk hat.

WisdomFirst:Woo-hoo! I love my life!!

Kevin Kralnik:Gatsby

totemjoe:Adopted March 2012.

TJeff97:Les loulous en force

TJeff97:Les loulous en force

TJeff97:Les loulous en force

Hubert Trace:Pooped!

TJeff97:Les loulous en force

WisdomFirst:Woo-hoo! I'm LOVIN' my life!!

TJeff97:Les loulous en force

Elise Hanson Aust:One Pillow, Twp Pugs

Trudy Bristol Marchant:

cwachs12:Tooga is the sweetest, funniest little pup. He's crazy hyper one minute and a total cuddle bug the next. He's almsot three months old and his name is short for the pirate island of Tortuga:)

Cedrik Charette:

cwachs12:Tooga is almost 3 months old and he's the sweetest little pup who's crazy hyper half the time and a complete snuggle bug the rest of the time. He's named after the pirate island of Tortuga and he's got the skull and cross bone collar to prove it:)

andnojusticeforanyone:

jeannemc:Harry Secure

Monica Pasqual: She just loves the camera

Monica Pasqual:She absolutely ADORES herself!

Marta M Diaz:The sweetest bundle of love....

Diana Kretzschmar:Knocked out by Socks

Diana Kretzschmar:Puppy & Cat sharing a Drink

Diana Kretzschmar:Hello

lnathal:la crise du logement, partout, en encore là il en manque un !

Gwanji:

cletusandronicus:"Bear" a rescue puppy found on the street, from Angels of Assissi in Roanoke, Va.

kitinou:

kitinou:

Tina Skulima:luna, showing off outstanding gymnastic skills. after over 2 years in a shelter, luna really was a shy little piece of fluff. It's great fun to watch her feel more comfortable in her new home day after day. it wasn't easy to choose one picture …

lnathal:et encore il en manque un !

Tina Skulima:Anton is a black tomcat gentleman I abducted from Greece ten years ago. He's the sweetest soul you could ever imagine. After his greek lady friend died last year, he was single. To end his loneliness, I paired him off with luna, an eccentric white lady. Unfortunately, the two are hard to capture in the same photo being black and white. ;)

Wade Hathaway:vote for me

maestro185:Relaxed or what?

Chi Hui Chu:

Aliasmoony:Moon is a really cute cat. He has two years and I love him ! Please like this picture :)

HuffPost Blogger Jane Devin:My rescued mixed breed was very sick and on death row when I got her. I had no idea what her personality was. Turns out she's the best dog I've ever had, and patient too!

Sweetie4474:Larri Loves Leather

Sasmira:Petite pause,après une marche...

winslowbrook:a face only an owner can love!

cletusandronicus:"Bear" is a rescue puppy found on the street.

werm1000:Bug and Little Man

chrisel0:This is WIlson. He was ten weeks old when I got him (Nov.'12). I named him after the volleyball in the Tom Hanks movie "Cast Away".

Whatyou gonnado:These guys are blind and deaf...but... they are very adoptable and make great pets.

Rusty Gilligan:Mac and Trouble love reading comic books !

Jennifer Finnell:Uncle and Sweet Pea were adopted from Happy Angels Dog Rescue from South Korea in May!

serenavonk:An inside cat dons her best in attempt to gain access to the real world

Liza Oestreich:Little Bear being his cute attentive self.

Liza Oestreich:

serenavonk:Yoda watches the game all the way to the bitter end.

serenavonk:No Mom, I'm not too tired to chew my bone.

Joanne Won:I adopted Butch who is a senior Scottish Fold. He is very affectionate and playful and really more than I could ask for from a pet. I hope more folks are open to adopting a senior cat as they make just as great of a companion as kittens.

egonshiele:He will do anything for our daughter!

Lauren Burrell:My beautiful puppy, Sperry. The greatest addition to my new family in 2012

sliqrik:Louise is an incredibly energetic girl who will cover you with kisses while she wiggles her little butt uncontrollably!

Abbie Mac Elliott:Sleepy Scoop

IOwnACat:Ms. Jeremy is 18 years old and enjoys lounging in her bed all day

sliqrik:Oliver is an adorable three legged pitt bull/lab mix. His smiling face and boundless energy have saved me from countless grey days. He's my boy and I couldn't possibly love him more.

grayokay:

CDUB34C:Roxie. Our 2.5 month old Brindle French Bulldog. She is the sweetest puppy ever!

Mikereyes:My puppy Yukihime (Snow Princess) from Japan. She is a snuggler and loves to be kissed!

Anne888:

Karen Petch:

Ganzfan9:

Alexa Pizzi:Ellie Bellie, a 3-year-old Peekapoo, poses as a flower fairy on Halloween.

Linda Pricci:Luna is not so much cute as she is egotistical. She has a habit of only resting in good lighting, so as to remain "photo-ready" at all times.

Muppet Rat:Harley Quinn age 8 weeks old, the day we got her and her 2 sisters from the rescue.
Their litter was abandoned in a cardboard box, under a bush in a park.

cn71578:My one year old stray cat who has the most fun loving personality

Andrea Hardy Ihara:This was the day we rescued Max. He certainly seemed happy to have us. We don't know who was luckier, Max or us?

Brilliance 2Spare:First Christmas 2009 three months old.

Jackie de Carvalho:Hi my name is Scruffy!

Zombie Goddess:My cat Tigerlily actually holding still for the camera.

Claudia Castelo Branco:Being a princess is a full-time job, but someone has to do it.

Jackie de Carvalho::D

DevilforHire:Penny says "Play Ball!"

MiCROII:I am happy here. Oh, you want a pic of me? Okay....

limikimi:this photo taken when she was 2 months old at 2009, and now she has gone, but the memories of her will always remain.

NadirMC:

IMUAMEDIA:BILLY IS MY BFF!!

vonfandom:Hannibal (Hannie for short), was very proud of himself for taking a bath and not stinking anymore!

Shannon Kritz:Charlie is all ready for Michigan hunting season in his new orange vest!

Mallory Newbern:Friendliest, most loving dog ever. Still thinks he's a puppy even though he weights close to 70 lbs, loves going on walks and playing with his "cousin" Charlotte.

ronaldbok1:

ronaldbok1:

tinarex:My bridesmaid caught this amazing shot of Desmond (the best pup) looking up at me in my wedding dress before the ceremony. He looked so handsome in his tux and just made the day that much more special

RecruitingBiker:This is the Amazing Miss Brown the boss of all of us....

NadirMC:Cora and Lobito together, Lobito died from FIP a few months ago, Cora misses him lots!

Deborah Wardell Noble:She loves to carry a baby around with her.

Janelle Bludorn:Just resting his head on a lazy weekend day.

Deborah Wardell Noble:He runs the show

Blaze Powers:The Fluffz are super cute cuz they all love one another so much! They play together, eat together and sleep together. Sometimes they all put their heads together, because three heads are better than one!

mlam79:Ninja is a 6 month old french bulldog. His right ear didn't stand up until about a month ago and now we wait anxiously to see if the left one will stand up as well. For more pics see @ninjathefrenchie on instagram!

Jessie Gilbert:Quincy is an 11 year old Pom who is often referred to as a little curmudgeon because he enjoys his quiet lifestyle and gets sassy with anyone who interferes or causes a commotion. He goes to work with his Dad every day, where he has a play pen (but he prefers to sleep on the desk where Dad works). He has a myriad of health problems, but he doesn't let that get him down - especially when it comes to getting his breakfast in the mornings!

Sheena Thomas:Cubby is 6 years old. His ears were frost bit and fell off when he was a stray kitten.

Sheena Thomas:Daisy is as sweet as they get!

Fay Musson-Moyer:This was my brother's 5 month old Black Lab/Redbone Coonhound Mix. She such a high-energy and silly puppy... but she's just relaxing and enjoying life in this picture!

Tom Lesh:Pip likes to play a game where he tries to catch a toy thrown between two people at opposite sides of a bed. He has quite a vertical leap for a 9 lb. Maltillon.

Maz Durbin:This photo says it all - cheeky, curious and full of personality.

brittany engellenner:my baby moe loving the attention as always!

Jackie Keeler:Whasat???

erinannflood21:Who's a good boy?

Garrett Goosman:My buddy, Rudy! Love this little guy! #mansbestfriend

drummerisagrl:Rusty working the cuteness plea for a game of fetch...

Annie L1:small and feisty!!

ads143:Toby is the COOLEST doggie on the block!

davpaint7:Loves swaddling after bath!

Annie L1:cute & feisty kitteh. luvs the lawls.

Mary Cuff Glynn:My pile of pups!

DJDaikon:Takk falling asleep

Desautomatas:About to take a nap

Larry Waters: Earl is 92 Bunny Years old.

Larry Waters:If Earl was a Native American his name would be "Sleeps With Ear In Food Bowl"
Earl is 92 bunny years old.

TLDUFFY:Jackpot wants to know if you want to play a little ball.

clarkannae:How can you not just fall in love with this face?!

Franco Barbara:Charlie on a Northward Hound Vacation

MaxandRiley:

Sj Brown:

SarahMcIver:Miss Betty was a very scared abused puppy when she was rescued about a year and a half ago. Now her biggest worry is trying to figure out what holiday mischief she can get into with her friends, canine and human!

brow6723:

DyanYork:Just kickin' back ~

DyanYork:Senior citizen ~

Rachel Patton:Charles is the cutest because, he really is a small romantic male with alot of fur. He purrs constantly, as soon as you say his name he turns to mush. He follows me around the house, he comes when I talk French to him, he is just the cutest :)

KYwaterdog:I Love My Box

Harpa:Bathtime!

jwngej:He's in love

Larissa Wilson:Want to know my secret? I was spayed, I have regular vet check-ups, I eat good food, and I am tremendously LOVED!

Lillian Rego:Momma! Momma! Can I help??

Richard Bowyer:Dora was kept as a breeding bitch in ghastly kennels that were closed down by the RSPCA and the owner prosecuted for cruelty. She came to me as a foster-dog in January, terrified, overweight, not house-trained and in poor condition. Since then she has changed out of recognition, and is now happy, confident, sporty and very loving. As I am the first person she has been able to trust she hardly ever leaves my side. In June, after one of my own dogs had died, I adopted her myself.

swolfie78:Our dog Tiger (on right) makes friends wherever he goes. Every time we start out for a walk, he's got this happy grin on his face and it's contagious. He's pictured here with a dog we met while traveling in Oregon - they could be twins but they are 4 years apart.

swolfie78:Our dog Tiger (right) was found as a stray near a highway, scared but friendly. Tiger has this happy grin every time he goes for a walk. He loves to make new friends and quickly wins over dogs and people alike. He is shown here with a dog we met while traveling through Oregon - she could have been his twin, but she was 4 years older. Tiger is a master cuddler and is "all love" as one friend said.

paulaski23:Tom ate to much

noah2noaa:SHElby left us during 2012, she was the best friend I ever had.

Colleen Farmer Whalen:let me show you how to do this

James Todd Seidler:This my son "FUNKIN". He is not like any other cat in the world and I could not love him more. He loves his daddy more than anything and we are never apart. :-)

Karen Robb:He just enjoys sleeping in odd places and loves to get blow dried every morning when I dry my hair.

Cathy Forsythe:saved from a high kill shelter in Florida, Smooch is the most loving dog I've ever had the pleasure of sharing my life with... Here she is in her 'den' that she dug with the help of my GSD, Isa, (also a death row survivor). She is a happy baby!

mzoller:Sunnie is the cutest pet because of his smirk! Always a happy dog...stopping to smell the flowers!

cybermome1207:We adopted Gabbie from the local SPCA when she was about a year.She was left tied to the front door with a rope. She wasn't easy in the beginning but she turned into a great family dog and a great companion.I had to put her to sleep this fall but she lived a long happy life.
You are missed Gabbie.

westTrey:Named Atticus Finch because of his ability to learn new tricks at great speed. "If you can learn a simple trick, Scout, you'll get along a lot better with all kinds of folks." -Atticus Finch 'To Kill a Mockingbird'

kweicher:

kweicher:Sadie and Cooper, two Australian Terriers from Chicago, are the best of friends, and love to cuddle as they relax after a hard day's work. Life is hard for a pup!

stevieg77:She's my BFF. Almost too much personality.
Best things about Batey:
when she plops over in the grass to roll on her back
she's a good cuddlier
she's like the honey badger...she don't care.
she gives real good hugs...
I ♥ her.